As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.
Source: BBC.
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How Australia combines modern tech and Indigenous knowledge to fight fire
As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.
Source: BBC.
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Democrats fret in Michigan as progressives project confidence ahead of key primaries
From The Hill
Mainstream Democrats are fretting that progressive victories in two critical primary races in Michigan on Tuesday could jeopardize the party’s chances of clinching must-win congressional seats in November. Abdul El-Sayed and Will Lawrence, who are both backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for their respective Senate and House primaries, are giving some center-left Democrats heartburn amid worries that their progressive…
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‘Sopranos’ Star Vincent Pastore Dead at 80
Vincent Pastore — a veteran actor best known for playing Salvatore “Big P****” Bonpensiero in “The Sopranos” has died … TMZ has confirmed. The actor was found dead in his Bronx residence by his longtime friend, Stephen Villano, on…
From TMZ.
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State Department urges Americans to consider leaving Middle East as regional conflict escalates
The State Department on Saturday urged Americans across the Middle East to consider leaving the region or be prepared to depart on short notice, warning of flight disruptions and security risks as the conflict with Iran escalates.
This post was originally published on NBC News.
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Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row defends his work
Prof Jason Arday admitted errors in his work but said he was not a liar after attracting criticism online.
Source: BBC.
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Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row defends his work
Prof Jason Arday admitted errors in his work but said he was not a liar after attracting criticism online.
Source: BBC.
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These are the happiest cities in America in 2026
From The Hill
A new ranking reveals where Americans are happiest, and the top city may surprise you.
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Overnight Russian barrage kills nine in Kyiv, as air defense struggle with U.S. continues
Ballistic missiles tore into five districts of the Ukrainian capital before dawn Saturday. President Trump is now walking back a promised boost to Ukraine’s missile defense systems.
(Image credit: Dan Bashakov)
Source: NPR.
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Climber Nirmal Purja Killed in Mountain Avalanche
Nirmal Purja — a world-renowned climber who gained fame on the hit Netflix documentary ’14 Peaks’– has died … according to a statement from his company. Elite Exped — a travel agency founded by Purja and several others which takes climbers on…
From TMZ.
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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13
The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.
Source: BBC.
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Customer service emerges as an early test of AI’s impact on jobs
From The Hill
The first signs of AI’s impact on white-collar jobs are emerging in customer service.